Harness-loop.



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Patented Apr. 27, 1909.

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CHARLES J. COOPER',

OF MOLINE, ILLINOIS, AS-SIGNOR TO H. W. COOPER SADDLERY HARDWARE MFG. CO., OF MOLINE, ILLINOIS.

HARNE SS-LOOP.

`Specication oi Letters Patent. Patented April 27, 1909.

Application ined 'January 21, 1909. serial No. 473,405.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, CHARLES J. COOPER, a citizen of the United States, residing at` Moline, in the county of Roch Island and State of Illinois, have invented a new anduseful Harness-Loop, of whichthe following is a specification.

This invention relates generally to harness loops, and particularly tothat class that are adapted for use in connection with light single and double harness.

The object of the invention 4is,in asim le and feasible manner, and without increasing the cost of production of the article, detracting from its strength, or materially changing its structural arrangement, to render the lower end bar practically invisible, whereby the unsightly appearance imparted to a harness resulting from the rusting of this part is obviated and a source of annoyance to harness makers is removed. i i

With the above and other objects in view, as will appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in the novel construction and arrangement of parts of a harness loo as will be hereinafter fully described and c aimed.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, and in which like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts Figure 1 isa view in side elevation of a section of a harness strap, showing the improved loop applied thereto. Fig. 2 is a vertical transverse sectional view taken on the line 2-2 Fig. 1. Fig. 3 is a perspecf tive detail view of the loop shown in Figs. l and 2. Fig. 4 is a perspective detail view of a slightly modified form of loop. Y

Referring to the drawings S4 designates ay length of harness strap which maybe the breeching or breast strap and L an ordinary layer strap which is herein shown as provided with 'waved edges, althou'ghthesel parts may be made straight if preferred.V

The resent invention resides in the novel form o loop, more particularly shown in Fig. 3. This loop, as is usual, is of rectangular form and comprises, in an integral structure,

i result'in those heretofore in use.

two, side bars 1., an upper end bar 2 and a lower end bar provided with a flange or web 4 inset from the bar and of less thickness than the` side bars, and lying iiush with the rear face thereof, as clearly shown in Fig. 2. The bar 3 is approximately rectangular in cross section and its outer edge is beveled to an approximate knife edge 5, as shown in Fig. 2, thus to lie close against the lower edge of the layer. As the layer is of waved form at its edges, the bar 2 is curved longitudinally to conform thereto, and being thin, will be practically invisible, so that in the event that it does become rusted, it will not resent an objectionableappearance. The ange 4 is also approximately rectangular in cross section, and. the bar and flange will contain as much metal as though the lower bar were of the ordinary construction so that no weakening of the loop will result. As clearly shown in Fig. 2, the lower bar 3, 4 is L shaped in cross section and this will generally be the preferred form, although it may be of other contours and still bev within thescope of the invention. Y

The -flange 4 will be of such width as not to interfere with the line of stitching s that secures the layer to the strap, and also holds the loop in osition, so that there will be no more difliou ty in assembling a loop of this character with a'harness strap than would As shown in Fig. 2, there is an ordinary filler F dis.- posed within the loop between the layer and strap, and is held. in place by the lines of stitches employed for holding these parts assembled. W here the layer will have a straight edge, the form of loop shown in Fig'.

V4 wil be employed, wherein the lower bar 6 and flange 7 are straight, the other parts of the loop being of the same construction as those shown in Fig. 3.

Generally, the flange 4 or 7 will be of such width that the line of stitches s will lie close to the inner edge thereof, thus to prevent any working movement of the loop out of position, and thereby additionally assisting in concealing the lower bar from View. As will the edge, and provided With an inwardly extending- Hat web or lange of less thickness than the side bars and disposed flush with the rear face thereof.

In testimony that l claim the foregoingr as my own, I h ave hereto allixed my signature in the presence of two Witnesses.

t CHARLES J. COUPE l be a parent, by reducing the outer edge of liower bar as shown the same Will prac tically be invisible at all times.

What is claimed is: l. A harness loop having one of its end bars approximately flat and tapered to an edge, and provided With an inwardly extending Hat Web or flange of less thickness than the side bars.

2. A harness loop having one of its end bars approximately Hat and tapered to an Witnesses WALTER MCCLURG, GEO. W. Noon. 

